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Heathenish vs Ferocious - What's the difference?

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Heathenish is a related term of ferocious.


As adjectives the difference between heathenish and ferocious

is that heathenish is sort-of or somewhat like a heathen while ferocious is marked by extreme and violent energy.

heathenish

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Sort-of or somewhat like a heathen.

    • ferocious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Marked by extreme and violent energy.
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  • Extreme or intense.

    • Synonyms

    * fierce

    Derived terms

    * ferociously

    Related terms

    * ferity * ferocity * fierce * feral

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